Research Associate - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - Texas Medical Center

University of Texas Health Science Center, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Houston, TEXAS
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

Position Summary:

Plans, conducts, and directs a wide variety of experiments. Assists with the day-to-day activities for research project(s) and may impact the success of the research project(s).

  •  Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Non-Exempt
  • Full time
  • McGovern Medical School @ 6431 Fannin Street

Position Key Accountabilities:

  • Collects, evaluates, interprets, and documents research data to accomplish the objectives of a wide variety of scientific experiments and research projects.
  • Influences project direction and outcomes by identifying opportunities to enhance, terminate, or re-direct research activities.
  • May recruit study participants or field interviewers.
  • Evaluates and interprets data and provides results to investigators to support publication.
  • Maintains quality control checks and a safe environment in compliance with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulation and codes.
  • Assists in the preparation and writing of research reports, manuscripts, papers and grant proposals for presentation and publication.
  • Provides direction and training to lab personnel to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results in compliance with all protocols, guidelines, regulations, etc.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

    • Certification/Skills:

    Considerable knowledge in basic and sophisticated equipment.

    Minimum Education:

    Bachelor’s degree in a related field with three (3) years of related research experience including experience in a lead research role; or
    Master’s degree in a related field with one (1) year of related research experience including experience in a lead research role; or
    Doctorate degree.

    Minimum Experience:

    Years of experience varies based on education level.

    Physical Requirements:

    Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.

     

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    This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215


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